Manmohan Singh, Gilani, Sonia Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Ambani Brothers, Aamir Khan will be mere spectators in Mohali. It's the 11 Indians who take the field to represent our country who matter. In a match billed as the mother of all clashes, tipped to garner the highest viewership of all time, victory will be decided by nerves not skill, by temperament not talent and in the end the brave will taste success.
The match has assumed added meaning in many eyes as this happens to be the Little Master's last attempt at World Cup glory, and him being placed on 99 International hundreds. However the true team man that he is, all he would desire is a victory against the arch rivals, not any personal milestones.
One man who seems determined to make it happen for his 'Paaji' is the man from Punjab-Yuvraj Singh. He is the very same Yuvi, whom critics wanted out of the Indian team, questions were raised about his fitness, his growing waistline attracted more media attention than his match-winning knocks ever did, and his advertisement for 'Revital' was spoofed to mock him. But such has been the Revival of this southpaw, that he's now being considered by the very same critics as the key to India's success. With 4 man of the match awards to his credit, he has been the Man of the Tournament thus far. Infact he has carried that confidence to his bowling which is clearly visible in his trademark swagger combined with a classical spinner's loop.
Since the disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign, this Indian team has come a long way. The numero uno postion already in their grasp in the longer form of the game, their march to supremacy would be complete if they lift the cup at the Wankhede. For that to happen, the Gladiators in their Blue must play like there is no tomorrow against a team they have never lost a World Cup game to.
The pulses are racing, the wait is painful now. This die hard Indian is already nervous, but also quietly confident of his nation's victory against it's neighbours.
Let's BLEED BLUE!!!!
The match has assumed added meaning in many eyes as this happens to be the Little Master's last attempt at World Cup glory, and him being placed on 99 International hundreds. However the true team man that he is, all he would desire is a victory against the arch rivals, not any personal milestones.
One man who seems determined to make it happen for his 'Paaji' is the man from Punjab-Yuvraj Singh. He is the very same Yuvi, whom critics wanted out of the Indian team, questions were raised about his fitness, his growing waistline attracted more media attention than his match-winning knocks ever did, and his advertisement for 'Revital' was spoofed to mock him. But such has been the Revival of this southpaw, that he's now being considered by the very same critics as the key to India's success. With 4 man of the match awards to his credit, he has been the Man of the Tournament thus far. Infact he has carried that confidence to his bowling which is clearly visible in his trademark swagger combined with a classical spinner's loop.
Since the disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign, this Indian team has come a long way. The numero uno postion already in their grasp in the longer form of the game, their march to supremacy would be complete if they lift the cup at the Wankhede. For that to happen, the Gladiators in their Blue must play like there is no tomorrow against a team they have never lost a World Cup game to.
The pulses are racing, the wait is painful now. This die hard Indian is already nervous, but also quietly confident of his nation's victory against it's neighbours.
Let's BLEED BLUE!!!!
Nice Post :) By the looks of it.. the Punjabi southpaw should come good for us.. Bleed Blue!!!
ReplyDeleteIs this going to be a cricket-exclusive blog? Will you stop posting after the World Cup and IPL? Please don't.. You write very well :)
ReplyDeleteYes, a cricket exclusive blog. And if you'l continue reading, I will continue writing.
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